End: The Junction Motel, Tonasket, Washington
Mileage:
Weather: Chilly morning, but no rain until Okanogan. Last 28 miniles into Tonasket--constant rain. In fact, we heard on the news today that Spokane has had record rainfall!
Particulars: Many, many orchards as we approached Okanogan. I'm not a fruit tree expert, but I did catch one sign that said "Peaches". I'm sure we viewed some apple orchards too!
The weather forecast said "PM Showers" and it was correct. Around 1 p.m., the rain started and didn't stop. Fortunately the bicyclists had already travelled up and over Loup Loup Pass and the rain started as they entered Okanogan. A local sandwich shop game them a reprieve from the rain until Hannah and I arrived. Not all of them were prepared for rain and the necessary riding gear was in the back of the truck.
Hannah and I continued on to Tonasket to find a motel. On the way, we came upon a highway patrolman who was observing a driver "walk the line". Was the "drunk driver" having a hard time because of the rain and had he truly imbibed in too many spirits? Keep in mind, this stop took place in the middle of the afternoon!
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